Thorpe Park’s Hyperia: UK’s fastest and tallest rollercoaster has been completed

Thorpe Park’s Hyperia will reach speeds of 128km – a British record – and take riders up to a dizzy 72m.

The track is 1km long and adrenaline junkies will be spun around enough to experience “weightlessness” during the ride, The Sun reports.

It is on track to become the most death-defying ride in Britain ahead of its opening at Thorpe Park, in Surrey, this month.

The track is 995.4 metres long – longer than any other coaster in the UK.

This week a 500-tonne crane helped lift the 92nd and final piece of the ride.

It brings to a close months of work and 5292 man-hours to build it.

Hyperia features several variations of loops meaning riders will be upside down for much of the ride.

And a ‘splashdown’ element means daredevil riders will get a soaking as they glide over a lake below.

Neil Poulter, Divisional Director at Thorpe Park, said: “We’re delighted to be launching the UK’s tallest, fastest and most weightless ride here – which has been years in the making.

“We are excited for thrill seekers to be able to experience Hyperia which will be an amazing addition to our other record-breaking rides.

“Thorpe Park is a must-visit for those looking to embark on an exhilarating adventure with friends and family.”

It will also include a lap bar restraint to create a “weightless” feeling for riders – despite the massive track weighing a staggering 232 tonnes.

Hyperia will be open for victors when Thorpe Park opens on March 23.

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission